January/ February 2006

Feature Articles		Page
SEDGES by Roy Diblik These grasslike perennials act as dazzling stars or demure supporters in sun and shade Preview this article		32
A SIMPLE WAY TO TRAIN ROSES by John Starnes Add charm to your garden by giving yur climbers a pillar to grow on Preview this article		37
RETHINKING FOUNDATION PLANTINGS by Amy Fahmy A fresh approach to design and plant choices can give this prominent area a much-needed lift Preview this article		40
TEN UNUSUAL ANNUALS by Adrianna Vargo Tired of the same old thing? These underused showstoppers can breathe new life into beds and containers Preview this article		45
MATCHING THE COLORS OF YOUR HOUSE & GARDEN by Sabrena Schweyer A well-coordinated palette enhances and unifies your design Preview this article		51
THINNING A LARGE SHRUB by Cass Turnbull Learn how to reduce a plant's bulk and reveal the beauty underneath Preview this article		56
SILVER PLANTS ENLIVEN A GARDEN by Jo Ann Gardner These shining stars intensify colors, tone down clashes, and always improve a scene Preview this article		60
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
OVER THE FENCE		8
TIPS		12
PLANTS TO KNOW AND GROW x Heucherella 'Sunspot', Bergenia ciliata		14
REGIONAL REPORTS: 2006 DESIGN TRENDS Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Texas, Northwest, West		18
GARDEN VARIETY		30
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP		66
PRODUCT REVIEWS		70
BOOK REVIEWS Best books of 2005		72
Q&A		76
SIMPLY SOIL The jury is still out on compost tea		82
ADVERTISER INDEX		88
LAST WORD		90

Sedges, A Simple Way to Train Roses, Rethinking Foundation Plantings, Ten Unusual Annuals, Matching the Colors of Your House & Garden, Thinning a Large Shrub, Silver Plants Enliven a Garden